Careers at PacifiCorp

Supervisor, Production - Bridger Coal Company Surface Mine, Point of Rocks WY (FFR#113813) (POINT OF ROCKS, WY, US, 82942)

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POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

Supervises a location or segment of a larger department. Implements business objectives, strategies, and plans and manages daily work functions. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees. Implements and supports company programs and policies. Specifically, this position supervises the mining and haulage of coal, the truck/shovel rock haul and reclamation at the surface mine.

Responsibilities

Utilize manpower, equipment and materials safely and efficiently to maximize production and cost management.
Ensure equipment is serviced, work is caught up and area is in compliance with regulations prior to start of production on the next shift.
Inspect work areas daily to identify unsafe conditions and implements necessary corrections. Conduct safety meetings for crews.
Order materials, parts and supplies as needed to maintain work area.
Communicate, coordinate and plan daily work activity with management and other production supervisors.
Coordinate production activities with maintenance and safety departments to ensure safety and efficiency are achieved.
Lead by example and promote safety as a value and ensure compliance of others supervised with mine plans, company safety rules and state and federal regulations.
Ensure personnel are trained in operation of equipment or tasks before performing work. Ensure that the AVRP program is understood and completed each shift.
Establish accountability and develop the skills of production employees through a combination of goal setting, delegation, training, counseling and performance evaluations or reviews.
Ensure both company and employees comply with the collective bargaining agreement, process grievances and work to resolve labor related issues without conflict as much as possible at the front line level.
Accurately and timely fill out and sign Federal inspection and hazard books in compliance with regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in surface mine operations and equipment or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of surface mining/maintenance methods, operations and procedures.
Wyoming Mine Foreman certification.
Leadership and teamwork skills to develop and promote cooperative working relationships with other shifts and among departments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate employees and work collaboratively with other departments.
Great sense of accountability and an ability to teach and hold others to that standard.
Knowledge of company’s strategic plan, objectives for specific area, as well as company policies, procedures, and practices and applicable federal, state and local government laws and regulations.

Preferences

Experience with bargaining unit requirements and collective bargaining agreements.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113814

Company Code: PACIFICORP

Primary Location: POINT OF ROCKS

Department: Power Supply

Schedule: FULL TIME

Personnel Subarea: [[personnel subarea]]

Hiring Range: $93,100-$128,040

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 8.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Real Time Operations Planning Engineer (I, II or III) - Portland, Oregon - #114399 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97216)

POWER YOUR GREATNESS!

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

Provide real time and day ahead planning analysis of the PacifiCorp transmission system, focusing on maintaining system reliability in the Extended Day Ahead Market (EDAM). Implement changes to the CAISO EDAM market solution to ensure system reliability during the operational day with reduced cost impacts to the company.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer I –

Conduct engineering analysis using EMS, PowerWorld, and DACA (Day Ahead Contingency Analysis tool) to determine potential reliability issues with the CAISO Market Solution.
Coordinate with CAISO Engineers, Market Operators, and PacifiCorp Operators to implement reliability centric changes to the Market Solution.
Provide real-time operational support for market solutions errors that result in reliability impacts.
Perform system analyses and provides real-time engineering support to ensure reliable operation of the transmission systems.
Determine methods and techniques to obtaining results that mitigate wildfire risk and improve system reliability.
Review the Reliability Coordinator’s OPA to ensure PacifiCorp’s Transmission system performance for the operational day.
As a team, provide 7 day a week support for market solution analysis.

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In addition, the responsibilities of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer II –

Provide technical oversight and guidance (mentor) to less experienced engineers and operational teams that support increased system reliability.

In addition, the responsibilities of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer III –

Conduct moderately complex engineering analysis using EMS, PowerWorld, various OPA’s, and DACA (Day Ahead Contingency Analysis tool) to determine potential reliability issues with the CAISO Market Solution.
Provide day ahead and real-time operational support for market solutions errors that could result in reliability impacts.
Author and/or review operating policies and procedures to ensure system reliability during market operations.
Assist with base case review and development for operator training (Market, Transmission, etc.)

Requirements

The Requirements of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer I –

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Teamwork skills that support solutions to real-time operational issues.
Ability to perform effectively in a high-stress real-time control center operational environment while maintaining focus and calmness.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
7 day a week availability to support system operational requirements.
Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.

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In addition, the Requirements of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer II –

A minimum of 2 years of utility experience in transmission, substation, or distribution operations or a combination thereof
Experience in electric utility operations and Energy Imbalance markets. Planning Operations experience preferred.

Understanding of the electric utility business and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance reliability standards, transmission planning standards, and industry practices.

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In addition, the Requirements of the Real Time Operations Planning Engineer III –

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
A minimum of 5 years of utility experience in transmission, substation, or distribution operations or a combination thereof.
Experience in electric utility operations and Energy Imbalance markets.

Teamwork skills that support solutions to real-time operational issues.
Understanding of the electric utility business and relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance reliability standards, transmission planning standards, and industry practices.
Ability to perform effectively in a high-stress real-time control center operational environment while maintaining focus and calmness.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
7 day a week availability to support system operational requirements.
Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Req Id: 114399
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: Portland, Oregon (100% Onsite)
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $77,200 - $140,230 annually
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12-15% of salary.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.